The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and relevant links.

The stalk in the foreground at lower right is an Ocotillo shrub. This spiny plant is native to lower elevations of the Mojave Desert, along the Colorado River, and much of northern Mexico. Though not indigenous to Utah it does rather well in well-drained sandy soil.